FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will participate in the upcoming World Cup, with their matches to be played as scheduled in the United States. This announcement comes amidst previous uncertainty, with the Iranian Football Federation and Iran's Sports Minister requesting FIFA to relocate their games to Mexico, citing security concerns due to regional tensions. However, FIFA rejected Iran's request a few days prior, citing technical and organizational obstacles. Infantino emphasized that sport and politics should not be mixed, expressing confidence in Iran's presence at the tournament.
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FIFA President Confirms Iran's World Cup Participation in US
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FIFA President confirms Iran's World Cup participation in US.
Iran's request to move matches to Mexico was rejected due to technical and organizational issues.
Infantino stressed the importance of separating sport from politics.